Calling it quits: When leaving your job is the right thing to do

Many Americans with full-time jobs say they daydream about leaving those jobs far behind. But giving up an unsatisfying career (and the paycheck with it) is not just a fantasy, say those who have experienced the joy of quitting. Tony Dokoupil talks with business and financial writers Seth Godin and Michelle Singletary, and with two people who left their jobs, and never looked back.
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[@wiseguy4364]

Most people don't quit their job , They quit their boss

[@jessicamoore1314]

wiseguy436 True, but the best part of my job is my boss. My company expects much and is rapidly outsourcing to India & we feel zero motivation.

[@KCFlyer2]

Yep. I retired at 61 because I could. Because of my boss. Looking back, I should thank her. Life has never been better

[@carladw3380]

KCFlyer2 Enjoy!

[@zz7007]

wiseguy436 absolutely correct

[@TrakSpock1]

The few people I've heard use that phrase were either thieves or Narcissist's, sometimes both. The first time I heard that phrase was when a former executive with a Fortune 500 company joined our company. When his bad behavior started with us the flood gates opened about his past. Bottom line, if you really need a job you'll put up with a lot of BS. People that use these phrases are automatically suspect to me.

[@scottcasey9240]

That lady was spot on. We all have become expendable.

[@jbar_85]

That’s how the financial collapse in 2008 made us all feel. The companies that were making billions were doing fine but they fired people because they felt they could because everyone was doing it. Thus we all started feeling like we are all just expendable.

[@mrneanderthal2891]

I always feel like iam as good as my last job. I can finish three task in one day but if one of the task ends badly it’s the five o’clock news. 1 mistake in a 100 is ten thousand mistakes in a million. In other words the five o’clock news comes on once a day.

[@LuciFeric137]

Yep. Human resource.

[@AndrewDeFaria]

We have always been expendable. You're just learning that now? Nobody, I repeat nobody is invaluable.

[@jessicamoore1314]

Scott Casey I just got fired from a corporation in order to make my company’s stock prices go up. They are now hiring for the same jobs again, but only in 6-12 month contract periods. I’m 40 & see it only getting worse. I’ve spoken to some young interns and they simply think “it’s just part of the system”. I feel hopeless.

[@MysticWolf1223]

"There's a difference between quitting and getting out of somewhere you don't belong."

[@GenXXXX70]

I agree. I quit my job as a data analyst at UCLA Health... The compensation was great, but the work environment and culture was very toxic.

[@andrewanderson7912]

@@GenXXXX70 Same was also in Healthcare Analytics

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@@GenXXXX70 wow

[@thebastardgift]

Leaving a job can sometimes extend the length and the quality of one's life.

[@ruddiato]

Very true

[@petebrown3715]

Very true. Sometimes it's better to move on than live with regret.

[@thebastardgift]

Peter Brown, I believe staying with an unhealthy job is just as deadly as staying in an unhealthy marriage. Regret for something one could have changed, but didn't, is a cancer unto itself.

[@BOLIS]

Very true.

[@EBUNNY2012]

Amen. If you are working at a gas station for a year it may be time to say, "Uh, I think I can do better than this." LoL

[@danieltice3428]

I quit my stressful, hectic, never going anywhere job after 10 years in Manhattan and moved to a small town 6 months ago. I have been happier and healthier in the past 6 months than I ever was in those 10 years.

[@callmecarmella]

daniel tice ...I believe u. No job is worth losing ur health. I wish u all the best.

[@lulumann3171]

Good for you!

[@ag-bk5wf]

Yes because your now cash rich

[@danieltice3428]

na x hardly.

[@pfunk2637]

Do you miss manhattan?

[@JohnDeir]

It's not quitting, it's restart. Life is not mundane, it's about experiences.

[@keithbell9348]

You nailed it! That's exactly what it was for me. At 55 yrs of age I had finally reached my goal of retiring early from the corporation I had worked for, for 32 yrs. And everyone who was working was warning me about leaving. However ALL the people who retired before me that I ran into kept coaching me to "get out of there! Enjoy your life!" The catalyst for me was several years before, when I read an article that included a statistic on how the avg mortality rate for a factory worker who retired at 65 was 3 yrs. I looked at my beauiful wife and set a goal NOT to be part of that statistic. I have NO regrets! Best decision I made. Life isn't perfect. But my marriage is great. My health is in tact. I have alot of energy. I work out. We stay active. This new chapter in my life is fabulous!

[@cocotaveras8975]

John Deir So true, and that's what makes life worth while and fun the unique and abrupt experiences that makes you smile every time u wake up in the morning. That's what I want.

[@cocotaveras8975]

John Deir And I'm just 17.

[@cocotaveras8975]

Warrior Fellaini Ur right. Also they don't only get pushed they get driven by wanting to make the most money and in the end they end up feeling sad and regretful instead of happy and fulfilled. I hope I can follow in ur footsteps and end up happy in my future career after college.

[@allverity23]

Love ❤️ the way you stated it. 👏

[@JadedJassy21]

She is right. Employees don't owe their employers their entire life!

[@RobTheNotary]

JadedJassy21 or 2 weeks notice

[@Cmorrison626]

“You don’t have to be a doctor or a lawyer...” but every person they put the spotlight on was a physician, executive and lawyer. Let’s hear how the people who walked away from their construction or teaching jobs faired.

[@terryfriend16]

Thanks. I'm a technical writer, I write instructions for the aerospace and rail industry. I'm still working because I learned foundational writing way back when and yet it's still wanted. Hypehnation, capitalization, grammar, syntax, cogent paragraphs. I just celebrated my 64th birthday and I'm the lead editor. Today's teaching does not promote the English language and that's why I'm still employed.

[@Kiyonce.Kartier]

@@terryfriend16 im an English major and I love writing. For a temp job, I wrote a manual/guideline for tasks with a step-by-step process for each and every task. It was heavily used for every receptionist that came after me. How do you get into writing instructions?

[@manuelescareno7031]

I know...

[@jbar_85]

I feel the lesson here is that life is to short if you feel your gut is telling you this isn’t what you want to be doing. When you leave that, you always land on your feet. I’ve witnessed it for others but you do need to have an exit plan in place to be self sufficient or have the career/job that you really want to work in lined up! ☺️

[@mr.grillo3385]

how does a mechanic for a city agency, in a union (ME) leave his corrupt job and move????? I support a wife and 2 kids!!!!

[@edyann]

My husband and I have our own shop. We're not rich but at least we don't have to deal with people bossing us around.

[@pashap.6228]

Exactly,best feeling ever!!

[@john-paulnagel2732]

εdψ αηdrαdε Agreed

[@kpimkpim349]

congrats, my wife and I are buying a houses and sproosing it into a mini-hotel. 'Jobs' suck.

[@edyann]

@@kpimkpim349 awww.. hey guys. I hadn't read your responses. Had to to be at work today BUT loving it. Yes JOBS suck. Congratulations to you as well. And thanks to the others that replied and agreed with me. 😊

[@Chutney1luv]

That would be nice but; the only person you will have to answer to now, is the "TAX MAN!" 🙄

[@thischarmingmatthew8088]

This time I think that KZbin algorithm is giving me signs😭

[@moniquewrites9046]

This Charming Matthew lol

[@ajaay9244]

In our current society, companies do not hesitate to let you go. And it should go both ways. There is no loyalty anymore. I think the "two weeks notice" is outdated as well. Companies don't give you a two week notice when they want to fire you.

[@wulfheiden4946]

@fresh B A reference for one... future employers want to know who you are. The more people that vouch for you, the more attention you can garner for your own ideas or higher pay.

[@jj7958]

Yea that's true. Government jobs are secure.

[@jimklipper6022]

A JAAY just because they would not give you notice, you should if you can.

[@joefranks4235]

It is one thing if the employer lets you go, but if you decide to leave on your own they get all wondering what happened, and is there anything we can do to get you to stay? An at-will state isn't one sided.

[@marcusscottbalahari7198]

@@wulfheiden4946 People don't check references anymore. I work in a corporate job and I've never had someone check my references. A lot of my colleagues have said that same who have worked longer than I have some twice, or three times as long.

[@leslieguerra1842]

I had to quick my job because of the toxicity and hostile work environment. No support from management. It was affecting my personal well being. Now im happier than ever. Great move.

[@jessicabarrera7864]

Leslie I am happy for you no job is worth making Yu sick emotionally and physically wish you the best of luck

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Me too!

[@robertphillips8915]

When I quit my job it was the greatest day of my life.

[@ruddiato]

It's called "having a peace of mind."

[@hawkman996]

I “resigned” from my job of 7 years and career of 15 as I was overworked, underpaid, and grossly under appreciated. It was scary and took me a year and half to finally quit. My only regret is not doing so sooner. The American Dream is not what it once was and it is generally frowned upon to take your own path. My family and I are so glad we are on OUR path now.

[@callmecarmella]

I walked away from a dream job. Salary plus commission n the best health care package in the state. I was so proud of myself for getting this position. I quit after only 3/4 months. My supervisor was annoying. He thought I could be micro-managed... I fooled him. Life is too short to be miserable everyday. I went off the grid for almost 3 years. I now work in full time ministry helping young women overcome difficulties in life. I am so at peace with God, myself n the world. My heart goes out to people who go to work miserable everyday n are afraid to trust their instincts. Quitting takes a giant leap of faith. I’m grateful God gave me that. I am the happiest person alive. No job, position, company or organization that robs you of ur peace is worth it.

[@jbar_85]

That is quite amazing! I’ve realized I will always land on my feet regardless of my pursuits! Thank you for sharing your stories! Happiness is the ultimate pursuit!

[@Anthony-ot8vl]

I was miserable after 15 years of the same job. I just quit without having a new job. I survived and am much happier. People get too comfortable where they're at.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

I walked away from a job with NBC. I left Los Angeles. Moved to a seaside town on the Canadian border. Now produce an internet podcast heard all over the world. AND I found my way back to God. If your job is killing you QUIT.

[@TheOne-uo4sv]

Amen to that!

[@Chutney1luv]

Good for you Jon! I wonder what had happen to you! Be blessed always! Happy New Year! 2020🙏

[@zdaflow]

It's not about the money, it's about your peace.

[@kannyplay9831]

The people I know that that cannot quit their jobs is the healthcare issue. Imagine if we all had access to healthcare how differently our employers would have to treat us. City, county and government workers especially.

[@Steampunkkids]

kalynn wheeler, that is beautiful.

[@Tino_1025]

Andrew yang will also give you 1000 a month

[@jbar_85]

Sounds like what Andrew Yang was proposing the other night.

[@kannyplay9831]

@Green Giant hey that would create more jobs for the young. Grow up, that was not what I was saying

[@Peace2U689]

Adam Your own healthcare is in your hands except when it’s not. People can be hurt and fall ill in a myriad of ways through no fault of their own.

[@404BOOMER]

My father told me early on. Do a job you like. I never forgot that.

[@Chutney1luv]

Steve, your father gave you the same advice that mine gave me! Have a career; that you enjoy coming to and it will not feel like work! 👍

[@rubenscott3972]

Everyone I have ever talked to tells me that there dream job starts after retirement most my costumers are business owners but there are plenty that never had to work there parents build everything so they would not have to work that’s nice

[@CameronEly]

I would add to that by saying that if you work a job that you don't like, life will essentially drag on.

[@HDVideoTuts]

what do you do when you dont know what you like?

[@mariao.5142]

steve elliot your father is a great teacher... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RudieObias]

I really hated my last job and I was going to quit. However, the day I was going to quit was also the day I was fired. I was so happy to get fired instead. My former employer paid out a whole month of severance and I got all my unused vacation and time off. If I quit, I wouldn’t have gotten any of that and I still would’ve worked two more weeks. Instead I left right then and there. It was one of the best days of the year for me!

[@cocotaveras8975]

Rudie Obias That's good. If u don't mind me asking what was ur former job?

[@Chutney1luv]

Hopfully, you have got something better and are enjoying your life! Timing is everything!

[@RudieObias]

@@cocotaveras8975 Unfortunately, I don't want to speak badly of my former employer (by name). It was a very toxic environment and I'm so happy I was fired. However, this was a very recent development. It just happened back in June.

[@RudieObias]

@@Chutney1luv I took a month off because I was still getting paid. As far as I was concerned, I was employed until the end of the month. A few weeks after I was fired, I was recruited by a bigger and better media company and I'm very, very happy at the new job. It's the same position with more money and more opportunity in my field and industry. My co-workers and bosses love me and respect my expertise and insights. That didn't happen at the last job.

[@jbar_85]

When Wells Fargo fired me I cried at first then I was so happy! I cried because of the unknown but I smiled because I was happier tired then employee there. ☺️

[@martin2514]

Don't get dependant on stuff and you don't need all that money. Stuff is not important. I am 25 and I already know that.

[@pinkfreud62]

But you need a roof over your head, food & transportation and not depend on charity.

[@MS-cg1mj]

Smart!

[@yrasphong]

Why not ask a person who has more at stake,,,like a factory worker or single mother or father working 2 jobs to support their kid and themself then u find it is a trap,,u make more for ur boss and u get less than liveable wage...they always ask a person who is well off

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

EXACTLY

[@Citrusfruits50]

I know...🙄

[@carmcam1]

yeah, this is why you cannot just tell anybody to save 50% of their salary, when 100% of their income is already spent on the basics.

[@varupant1]

Gotcha.They won't.Because truth is not Glamour's.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

I quit six years ago and I have never been happier in all of my life than iam now.

[@loveinthewebb6168]

Seems like they haven’t actually “retired” they just realized they picked the wrong field and decided to pursue a different one.

[@dennismullen9700]

The woman is right, when they made us expendable, they made their job expendable to us.

[@anonymoushuman8443]

Lady: "I bought a Coke. I wrote it down." Reporter: "You bought a Coke and you wrote it down?" Lady: "Yeah that's what I just said are you deaf or something?"

[@aztecolatino]

her eyeglasses, though 😯

[@royhoco5748]

I worked for a major corp. for 25 years, due to a merger and the cuts that come with that I was going backwards and was forced to sacrifice things I had worked hard to get. the last few years I hated the job so I took a leap of faith and quit. I started a business and did very well for the next 20 years. Better than the corp. job by a large amount. no more wondering when the axe might fall again or what new nonsense I would have to deal with. It was a great move. no regrets.

[@jntj3007]

"The joy of quitting" 'Nuff said

[@jpshk3]

2:59 holy crap! Those glasses are crazy!

[@perro7183]

Saving as much as you can and spending as little as you can seems like common sense. But in a consumeristic society, it's not so common

[@williamwilson6499]

I walked away at 56. After 40 years of steady employment, I was done and knew I could not do one more day. That was four years ago...smartest thing I ever did.

[@larrywhaley5297]

I quit one after 26 years it was the best move I've ever made

[@mikeuscila9623]

But I do agree quitting a job is sometimes for the best for some people....

[@brendaechols2228]

Yeah cause there are some really bad bosses and companies out there.

[@NFSMAN50]

Sometimes certain jobs can be toxic for your health, especially when you have a unsupportive workplace, a boss that treats you like a second class citizen by being rude and unprofessional towards you, you wake up dreading going to work. People might disagree with me, but life is not only just work 24/7, you need your freetime, you have evenings and weekends, and if you are dreading sunday night, it's time for a new job.

[@guynellerandle9742]

As an RN, it’s a brutal occupation. There’s so much stress, backstabbing in this profession. I regret wasting my time with this education.

[@guynellerandle9742]

Angel rose , that must be it. Male nurses are awesome to work with.

[@ciriladewilanch6335]

I am 24 years old, live in Jakarta, Indonesia. I quit my job last month. It was a start-up fin-tech company. I was with them since it has been founded. and they got bought by newly IPO foreign company, and change all the management, I thought it will be progress for our team, by the business side, it is cause we have a strong portfolio but by working culture, we went backward. The new Director being corrupted by the new head marketing always underestimate their team and bullying them. and here I thought start-up fintech company are a new era, modern, fresh, innovative, free from office politic. but I guess I was hoping too much

[@reginarobertkrystyn]

"You can have kids. You can't have 5!!!" Love it!

[@515ventures3]

This is a “job” mindset. No wonder people struggle!

[@lothean2099]

I was once fired from a job I hated so much. I thank God every day for that. The best thing that happened to me.

[@dysspart7412]

Interviewed a physician who looked like she's single and no kid is an easy explanation to early retirement. Anyone can do it when there's no responsibility to anyone but to oneself.

[@MrBrewman95]

Doesn’t that sound wonderful? 🙂

[@bdflatlander]

I “retired” (really, I quit) my job at age 58. My boss and I had a major disagreement about what my role in the company should be and since he was in charge he had the right to determine that. After thinking it over for a few days I went into his office, closed the door and turned in my resignation. And...I have never once regretted my decision. Sure, there was a fear of the unknown but what I found is that if you make a realistic assessment of your financial situation you can make it work. I have now been retired for 8 years and financially my wife and I are in better shape than when we were working, hence no motivation to ever return to the work a day world. In looking back on what I had to deal/put up with when I was working I would never want to be in that situation again. Having to kiss up to people I couldn’t stand and had zero respect for just to keep my job was the worst part. And after doing basically different versions of the same thing (Accounting and Finance) for 35 years I had daily struggles with my motivation towards the end of my career. My advice to someone in their mid 20’s - save as much as you are able to, educate yourself about investing and money management and always live below your means. If you do this, on the day you turn 50, believe me you will be very happy you did.

[@lsatq]

with all the new automation there may not be jobs to quit in the future.

[@Chutney1luv]

Yes, because computers are taking over!

[@Columbus1152]

Better vote Yang 2020

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

Exactly

[@lothean2099]

Look at Walmart. Thousands are going to be affected in 2020.

[@wturner777]

@@lothean2099 Also many fast food places. More kiosks are popping up. They even make apps where customers can order food and have personalized deals.

[@ZEZERBING]

Im a welder. I opened my own welding shop 3 years ago.Very small. I have 2 good customers. I quit my job a month ago. Should have done it 30 years ago.

[@lenac3587]

So happy for you. It's always good to make money on your own terms as your own boss. Not taking BS from anyone.

[@ABTCdirector]

My mind is screaming right now, "quit this job". I'm 30 and optimistic that in doing so I will quit my way into a better life. I wish the job market was stronger but it's worth the risk.

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

When you find another job, that's when you leave your current job willingly...

[@ponekingpetch3595]

Harassment takes many forms. Not showing up for work on a daily basis and then dumping everything on one person is harassment. I worked for a state agency for 12 years and was the only one doing any work while others (when they showed up) were permitted to play throughout the entire course of the duty day. I complained once, and the situation was turned around to make it seem as if I was the bad guy and the one at fault. I walked out for good one morning after giving the state one final warning that I would leave if they didn't stop it. The great news is the state closed down that field office a short time after I left.

[@a.l9313]

I'm feed up with my boss and the culture of my office. Instead of slowly dying over the next 10 years, I've decided to learn something new and move on when I can.

[@rds990]

At 65 now, I always loved my chosen career and truly love(d) my company. I have spent 45 years in it to date....all in the same business. I am compensated well, but over time the environment turned to a bad situation. Not because the work is unpleasant or I don't like the industry. No, far from that. I still really enjoy the work. But companies today change leadership often, and when they do, the potential for what I call "toxic leadership" can pop up at any level of the company....particularly the middle levels. Today's leaders seem to lack "street sense" and "people skills". They are certainly adept at reading balance sheets, and constructing spreadsheets....all learned during MBA schooling. But the motivational skills needed to drive productive employees are simply not there. Once this happens (for whatever reason), employees become disenchanted, bitter, and unmotivated. The unmotivated part is the worst , because nobody wants to do quality work for someone they don't respect. So they quit. Corporate culture today needs to change. SIGNIFICANTLY.

[@alexeialeksandr7606]

Exactly! People used to be loyal to the company because you were getting something for your loyalty. Now days they cutting people's pay and benefits, or "letting go" whole damn departments.

[@sfcrmsa]

Easy for these 6(+) Figure salary people to quit early and pick and choose what they want and do not want to do. Show some real Blue Collar people quitting their jobs and taking 2-3 yrs off to decide what to do with their lives. Or better yet another Blue Collar worker retiring at age 47 or earlier like the Physician interviewed in this editorial.

[@holicetravis4164]

As a Boomer we were expected to accumulate heavy debt to live the "American dream". At age 52 I took a look at the millennial's playbook...LIVE YOUR PASSION AND ENJOY THE NOW! I married my wonderful 23 year old retirement plan...I mean my husband and plotted my escape from my 75k gig to making 18$ an hour. I enjoy working and wasn't ready to stop. I love my life more with less. We travel dine out enjoy life's daily experiences and my quality time isn't a long awaited vacation that I am too tired to enjoy or end up working most it. I really enjoyed this piece. If more of us did this there would be far less angery too much muchnesss in the world...thank you for sharing.

[@johnathin0061892]

Millenials need to take a page from the playbook of those who lived through the Great Depression. The American Dream is dead and has been for decades.

[@fellok7105]

I have a good friend who got a full ride to law school after his bachelors, a semester into his internship at a law firm he realized he didn't want to be an attorney anymore and quit. He hasn't looked back at all

[@arguswil]

I quit jobs every couple years. It's worked out very well for me.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I quit a job on the first day. I didn't think there was anything special about it. I rarely understand what the job really is until I actually start. I also retired at 45, am 62 now. I didn't think of it as "retiring" though, I just stopped needing a paycheck. I spend very little and all my hobbies earn money, or don't cost money or have the potential of earning money. I recommend it. It frees you up to do things you enjoy. And working for a salary is expensive. You need a car, clothes, eating out is more common. And the biggest expense is spending a lot of money to try and cram "fun" into the tiny amount of time you have off. I walk 2-4 hours everyday...because I enjoy it, a lot. I could never afford that much time when I was on the clock. I can start businesses I enjoy but don't earn a lot because I don't need a lot. Business plans that would make no sense in the "real world".

[@teddy_seymour]

This is beautiful. How I choose to live. Love it

[@Chutney1luv]

Also, make sure that you can afford to pay for your health care because, most employers pay for it! It's very expensive on your own!

[@allverity23]

It’s really a relieving feeling. There’s Always something better. 🙌❤️

[@gwebocelestron9194]

Wish they had stated the reasons why people quit. When are we all going to recognize that the corporate environment has turned unbearable over the last 10 years? For me it's never about the job - what I actually do - but always about the freakish people who are sociopathic, borderline personality disorder, azzholes you wind up with, and there's always at least one. Why doesn't HR do something about these people?

[@Chutney1luv]

They are sneaky liars and when they were hired; the employer did not know their personality! People lie just to get the job! Report them to EEOC or the Union! Don't let them make you quit your job so; that they can hire their friend or family on!

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

Jajajaj and that's the key also.who do you work with.i tell you that helps a lot to stay or leave.

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

Of all the replies yours is the one I really get. I am highly trained and skilled in my field. But in every job I have had, I always end up dealing with one of these as you describe perfectly "freakish people who are sociopathic, borderline personality disorder, azzholes ". I think current corporate culture breeds these people and grooms them for success. They almost always succeed in climbing the corporate ladder. I find that at 53 years of age I don't have the energy for them anymore. I just pack up and leave. Life is too short to deal with these monsters in the workplace.

[@LuciFeric137]

Lol. Sociopaths are exactly what .corp seeks. Look at the CEOs. Look at walmart. Criminals.

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Because HR is not on your side! Never trust them!

[@bokkebokke7]

Problem is it’s easier to find a job when you already have one than if you up and quit. Not a week goes by that I don’t want to quit my dead-end job, but I simply can’t at the moment.

[@bettydeluxe5969]

I'm still on break from a couple of jobs, lol.

[@MPam1619]

At 62 years old I signed on for my social security. It's not much money, but after years of barely scraping by (in spite of having a 4 year college degree) I've been happier than ever these last few years. My time is my own and there's been no one lording over me and cracking a whip. This move even afforded me the opportunity to play live-in grandmom to my 2 youngest grandchildren while their parents worked! And, I've made several international getaways-- Puerto Rico, South Africa, Algeria, Turkey, Canada and Malaysia (with money saved by living in with my children and providing childcare).

[@ien2023]

Happen to the best of us. On 2nd week training of a corp job I knew I made a mistake but I waited out for a year and it was the worst year of my life working a job. The problem with white collar job is that you are only a number and you are easily replaceable.

[@chubbydawme]

I sent my resignarion yesterday and when I opened KZbin this video popped up. It's a sign.

[@carlosojeda1956]

I am very guilty of having stayed at my last job too long. I was suffering from hypertension and ignored the warning signs. I ended up with a life changing hemorrhagic stroke. Please listen to your family and friends. No job is worth possibly losing your life.

[@jbar_85]

These people are an inspiration. I need to refocus my retirement efforts and relook at my expenses. Especially a vehicle expense. “Quit your way to a better life.” Wow that’s really powerful.

[@bethanybergeson4192]

They are only "inspirational" and CBS worthy because they are an in a position where walking away wouldn't have culminated in being homeless or going hungry.

[@iwnunn7999]

Sadly, it took a downsizing firing that got me out of a very toxic job. I think I still suffer from PTSD from that job!

[@thereplay5929]

It’s about valuing your time over money and consumerism. It’s about valuing freedom over security.

[@dropleckk4404]

Retired at mid-50’s as I clearly saw the sad demise of our culture - adults mentally becoming 12 year olds. Easily proven. Best move I ever made. Never regretted my insights, intelligence, and fortitude.

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

I retired at age 51 from teaching. It's certainly doable for the average person, assuming that you save and make sure you retire from a job that pays a nice pension.

[@ProducerLare]

The Verbally Abusive Clown 🎉Congrats! 🎉 Yes, it is doable. Both my parents were also teachers & retired “early”. I just wanted to mention two points... idk how you & my parents did it because teachers are not nearly compensated enough! Secondly, unfortunately a majority of companies today do not offer pension plans which is a huge piece of the puzzle when planning for early retirement. 😢

[@Chutney1luv]

Also, how are you able to afford your healthcare? Most employers pay for that! It's very expensive!

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

@@Chutney1luv I still pay for it myself through the school system. It did go up this year from $366 per month to $416. They change carriers off and on so sometimes it goes up and sometimes it goes down. I also have dividends from stocks, mutual funds, and bonds (interest) that would more than cover the cost, but I just have that money reinvested back into buying more shares. My financial portfolio is basically set up so my overall income goes up each year. I also swing trade AT & T stock for extra income. I live off my pension exclusively. I might add that I have no house or car payments.

[@Chutney1luv]

@@Monster_Mover_Stocks AWESOME!! YOU HAVE PLANNED WELL! THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO DO IT! CONGRATS! 👍

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

@@Chutney1luv Thanks!

[@lauraz2896]

I am a contractor working in a very dysfunctional group of a large tech company. Most people stay because they get great benefits and stock.

[@islandgirl8914]

Love Michelle ‘s books. She looks so different......

[@FreeToBe339]

Looking back, quitting a job has always brought better circumstances. Be it financially or emotionally

[@nickarcher03]

I trained for a month for an entry level job at a major insurance company. I knew from Day 2 that it wasn''t for me but hoped that feeling would go away. It didn't.

[@Donnaploss]

Bottom line is it’s either your job or your sanity. They’ll step over your dead body to make sure your shift is covered and NOT blink an eye.

[@oscar.gonzalez]

Most likely it's the management or the owner that causes employees to leave.

[@UltimateBargains]

This is why "minimalism" is now a huge thing. Don't get married; don't become pregnant. Buy only what you need and only pay cash (or cash equivalent like prepaid debit card or money order or cryptocurrency), rather than use consumer debt. The fewer things that you own, the fewer things that own you.

[@daveschef]

@Angel rose No, quite the opposite! Not buying things one doesn't need frees up more money to invest and a whole lot more room in one's residence. There are fewer things to dust and clean. Credit card debt is what's really depressing.

[@marcenalamb7294]

I think the key to happiness after watching this video is to have a cool pair of glasses!

[@BenTrue75]

I quit my job to fulfill my dream job for less money, bought less. Now $18,000 debt. "Doesn't always work out." Believe that!

[@markallen3293]

I quit a white color job for the lack of appreciation. Not the money, or the hours just because my boss did not say "Thank You" or a pat on the back...

[@elgreco7775]

@Wojak Feels yeah, color, should be collar. Lol

[@elgreco7775]

Mark: your pay was appreciation, should be " collar"

[@romanpoet22004]

I quit my job last year because of my 1.5 supervisors: my supervisor and my co-worker who felt she was my supervisor.

[@patriotrepublic8534]

I did it a few times and still came out ok. Dont let a job steal your health.

[@alexdefatte5202]

There's always a better job. I've dropped out of college four times and inadvertently now have my associates. I've had about 60 jobs in my entire work career. I finally found the job I love and pays out three figure bonuses every seven years. Finding your dream job is a full-time job! Don't sell yourself short! You deserve to make a lot of money!!!

[@dianelewis6074]

And when I retired at 65, there were people who thought I was crazy!

[@rockbay79]

I retired at age 40 from the USAF. However, it was a tough life-style and left me disabled due to injuries. At least now, I've been retired for 18 years. But, everyday is filled with chronic physical pain. At least, I owe no one any money. My house, vehicles, land; everything is paid in full.

[@tippersteffi1]

I retired at 58 and never looked back

[@oneflyinggirl]

I quit the school district after getting pneumonia twice in a year and a half and I have not needed my inhaler since. The crazy thing is the district thought $12 an hour was a reasonable wage as a substitute which is an insult to my degree.

[@howtobebasic2122]

i just quit my job before watching this video

[@pythomas29]

How ironic this was on my KZbin!!! Time to chase my DREAM, being an Entrepreneur!!

[@patrickg7569]

I’m an electronics technician, I pass/fail test light bulbs and record some data. Job requires an associates degree. It is mind numbing at times. I loved what I did in school but at work I apply almost nothing.

[@tspop]

Fear does seem to influence a lot of us. I guess the question is can we overcome that fear which it through these interviews that success can be found and to value yourself highly.

[@jensmom604]

Try not to quit until you have something else lined up. And watch what you say when you do quit.

[@stueygriffith4671]

3:00 apparently shopping for eyeglass frames from ODD LOTZ can save you a lot of money!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@billporricelli1171]

I love this segment. So true.

[@YoungGrizzly]

A well disguised trap is your boss saying you should get your own place, marry, or have kids. Family values and stability masking the hope that you will have to come to work to pay your bills and require benefits. All so you can keep working your life away. I just turned down a job offer for 82k plus a 10% bonus because just through the interview process I can see they were restrictive in nature. Wanting me to denounce my position at my consulting company (which I was going to do anyway) and be on call with some travel 24/7 for such a small amount (small to me). Meaning I couldn't do more to supplement my income. This would cap them at what ever they seemed my value was and stunt my over all career growth.

[@lesliethompson4588]

Life is short, do what makes you happy.

[@revenueeeeeee]

If you hate having a boss around, go drive a truck. You can always drive away from alot of things and people.

[@shadowbug1811]

But no matter how far you drive, you can’t out run your memories of hatred and regret.

[@ellecaledonia348]

I have a 10-month appointment and don’t work in the summers. Let me tell you, my last day in May is always a time for rejoicing. Sure, no salary for 3 months and I have to be frugal, but the freedom to relax, be happy, enjoy lazy days, pursue activities about which I’m passionate, and complete personal projects I only ever get to do in the summer make the effort so worth it. I always dread mid- August when I have to report back to my numbing, depressing, uninspiring job. I’d retire early except for my job’s health insurance. I’d move to Denmark or Norway if I could. Sure, taxes are high, but with free healthcare, free education, and excellent public transportation, I’d probably end up with the same net income.

[@lancesay]

everything happens for so many reasons: 3:25, one of the best pieces of advice i ever got was from an officer in the navy... he said write everything down that you ever buy, even with a penny or found one. buying logbook did that for 2 years from 1988 to about 1990. he then told me, you will see a pattern of what you need and want. only buy what you need, never what you want. the rest was history... even today, i only buy what i need. when applying for a job, research the company to see if the company shares the same value as you, similar to going on a date... be sure the opposite sex/company shares your value. if a company tests their products on animals and you have pets, why would you want to work for them even if they pay you a lot? we do more research on a car that we are going to buy than the company that we want to work for. anytime you work for a company try to stay there for at least 5 years. besides when you quit a job, the unemployment insurance is never kind of you, more likely than not they will deny you.

[@joefranks4235]

I just recently quit a job after a month. Although I liked I.T., once I sat back in front of a monitor and the kind of work I would be doing I just wanted to walk out. I got so bored I decided just to leave the job. I was tired of putting out fires and dealing with people who didn't understand the computer systems I was supporting, and the forever time it took to implement changes on the system without the unending CAB meetings. I am 61 right now and looking to taking a manufacturing job until I get to my official retirement age of 66 and 8 months. I am single and rent. I am into photography and looking to see if I can maybe sell some of my work.